Monthly Archives: October 2012

It Is The Economy, Damn it!

(c) by Mary Griggs I came onto Facebook this morning and saw this picture on a friend’s wall: Beyond the fact that our economy is improving under President Barack Obama and with US military spending dwarfing the rest of the … Continue reading

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Go purple on October 19 for #SpiritDay

What is Spirit Day? An annual day in October when millions of Americans wear purple to speak out against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. How do I get involved? It’s easy! … Continue reading

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Victory for Edie Windsor!

Thea Spyer and Edith Windsor met in New York City in the 1960s, fell in love and lived together as partners until they married in Canada in 2007. Thea died in 2009 and willed her estate to her wife. New … Continue reading

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Saying “Whoa” To The Slippery Slope

(c) by Mary Griggs The National Organization for Marriage released an ad saying that allowing gay couples to marry would be akin to legalizing pedophilia and incest. Here it is: They are not alone in making this argument. In fact, … Continue reading

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Acclaim Awards Gala is just two days away!

As always, we have amazing auction items this year, click over to our website to see the artwork, sports memorabilia, objets d’art and gift certificates from fabulous restaurants, antique stores, fitness centers, hair salons and many more! Join us this … Continue reading

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Come Out and Be a Better You!

(c) Mary Griggs Coming out is an intensely private act made public. It is a process that might start with just telling one person and, once you realize that they still loved and accepted you, might have gone on to … Continue reading

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Join Us For the Acclaim Awards!

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14th Annual Acclaim Awards Gala

It’s getting to be that time again… We are gearing up for the Acclaim Awards! The Acclaim Awards is Forum For Equality’s annual gala and our opportunity to celebrate the work being done across Louisiana to make this state a … Continue reading

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